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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeramiah Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeramiah Rose!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. LaRusso moves away and avoids it.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses.
Rose jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses.
LaRusso misses with the combination.
Rose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Daniel LaRusso has been cut.
Rose throws a leg kick but LaRusso checks it.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaRusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRusso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rose stuns LaRusso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaRussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeramiah Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso avoids the body shot from Rose.
A punch combination from LaRusso misses.
Rose scores with a jab to the head.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaRusso is breathing heavily.
LaRusso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rose connects with a body shot that sends LaRusso's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing.
Rose drops LaRusso with a straight left! Oh this is bad for LaRusso! Rose dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeramiah Rose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pe Lurpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boon Boon Boon Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon Boon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swoon for Boon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pe Lurpo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pe Lurpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boon Boon Boon Boon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon Boon shoots in looking for a takedown but Lurpo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boon Boon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boon Boon Boon Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lurpo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boon Boon.
Lurpo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boon Boon tries to avoid it but Lurpo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boon Boon to the ground. Boon Boon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lurpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boon Boon.
Boon Boon throws a head kick that misses.
Lurpo blocks a head kick by Boon Boon.
Lurpo fails with the takedown.
Boon Boon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lurpo.
Lurpo takes a swing at Boon Boon's ribcage but misses.
Lurpo shoots in for a takedown but Boon Boon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pe Lurpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boon Boon misses with a straight right.
Boon Boon shoots and misses
and Lurpo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boon Boon's guard.
Boon Boon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boon Boon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lurpo defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurpo wants to control from the top but Boon Boon keeps moving.
Lurpo postures up.
Lurpo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boon Boon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lurpo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boon Boon pulls down on the head and he's put Lurpo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boon Boon Boon Boon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kreigmacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreigmacher comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy by Metallica. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Kreigmacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Birchmont has taken the fight to the clinch.
Birchmont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreigmacher looking to slow down the pace here.
Kreigmacher is stalling here.
Kreigmacher breaks the clinch.
Birchmont blocks a head kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Birchmont is able to avoid easily.
Birchmont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreigmacher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birchmont.
Kreigmacher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birchmont.
Kreigmacher working aggressively here.
Birchmont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Birchmont misses with a body punch.
Kreigmacher misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Birchmont.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birchmont lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreigmacher missing with knees to the body.
Birchmont tries a body shot but Kreigmacher blocks it.
Birchmont throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreigmacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
Birchmont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
Birchmont lands a body shot in the clinch.
Birchmont lands an uppercut.
Birchmont avoiding damage as Kreigmacher throws knees to the body.
Kreigmacher stalling in the clinch but Birchmont improves position.
Kreigmacher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreigmacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Birchmont controls his hands.
Birchmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreigmacher's elbow.
Kreigmacher misses with an elbow strike.
Kreigmacher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Birchmont lands a hook that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
Birchmont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
Birchmont is leaning against Kreigmacher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Birchmont on the inside.
Birchmont misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont cracks Kreigmacher with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Birchmont.
Kreigmacher is breathing heavily.
Birchmont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
A right hand to the body from Birchmont.
Birchmont blocks an elbow strike from Kreigmacher.
Birchmont managing to block the knees to the body from Kreigmacher.
Birchmont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
Birchmont lands a right hand.
Birchmont lands a nice shot to the body.
Birchmont lands a nice uppercut.
Birchmont lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birchmont lands with a short shot to the head.
Kreigmacher misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Birchmont.
Birchmont lands with a short shot to the head.
Birchmont lands an uppercut.
Kreigmacher working aggressively here.
Birchmont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreigmacher backwards.
A short left from Birchmont.
Birchmont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Birchmont scores with a hook to the body.
Birchmont is leaning against Kreigmacher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kreigmacher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Birchmont.
A shot in the inside from Birchmont.
Kreigmacher misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Birchmont as the two fighters clinch.
Birchmont lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birchmont gets through Kreigmacher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreigmacher is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont scores with a hook to the body.
Birchmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birchmont scores with a shot to the side of Kreigmacher's head.
Oh Kreigmacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchmont scores with a hook to the body.
Kreigmacher seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birchmont.
Birchmont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birchmont cracks Kreigmacher with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Birchmont.
Birchmont lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kreigmacher with a big uppercut! Kreigmacher tries to clinch up but Birchmont pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kreigmacher to the mat! Kreigmacher covers up and Birchmont unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christian Birchmont!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratsami Srisai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Srisai has chosen "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratsami Srisai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Srisai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurze circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurze is defended easily by Srisai.
Kurze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Srisai is fending him off so far but Kurze persists. Nope, Srisai circles away and we're back to standing.
Srisai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurze stuns Srisai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Srisai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Srisai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurze was well out of range. Poor timing from Srisai.
Srisai tries to clinch up
and Kurze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurze is defended easily by Srisai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Kurze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Srisai leaves Kurze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Srisai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurze.
Srisai misses with a wild body shot.
Srisai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kurze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurze.
Srisai pushes Kurze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kurze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kurze is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Srisai looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kurze gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Srisai is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kurze lets go of the hold and Srisai can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konrad Kurze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo McCloughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlo McCloughan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCloughan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Campbell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCloughan throws a strike but Campbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Campbell wants to get up but he can't break McCloughan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCloughan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from McCloughan.
McCloughan pulls Campbell in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlo McCloughan.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
McCloughan gets a takedown into half guard.
Campbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCloughan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Campbell to regain full guard.
McCloughan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCloughan lands a couple of digs.
McCloughan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCloughan throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell wants to stand but McCloughan is controlling the position.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCloughan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McCloughan misses with the ground and pound.
McCloughan cracks Campbell with a big elbow.
Campbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campbell tries to get out of the position.
McCloughan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Campbell to see if he's OK.
McCloughan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McCloughan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell tries to bench press McCloughan off him but McCloughan keeps the position.
McCloughan has control of an arm but Campbell manages to advance to McCloughan's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCloughan has hold of Campbell's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Campbell controlling well, preventing McCloughan from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCloughan really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Campbell's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
McCloughan breaks Campbell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McCloughan throws a big right hand that misses.
McCloughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCloughan throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCloughan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCloughan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo McCloughan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCloughan throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
McCloughan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Campbell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCloughan passes Campbell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCloughan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCloughan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head.
McCloughan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCloughan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCloughan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloughan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCloughan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Campbell!
McCloughan landing strikes from the mount.
McCloughan cracks Campbell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCloughan raining down shots from the mount!
McCloughan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCloughan lands a heavy elbow.
Campbell is rocked!
Carlo McCloughan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCloughan breaks from Campbell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCloughan loads up with a big shot that hurts Campbell! He's pulled McCloughan in close but McCloughan has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Campbell survive? More strikes from McCloughan and Campbell is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlo McCloughan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pershiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pershiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Pershiki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutten can pounce on him.
Rutten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Rutten misses
and Pershiki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Rutten is looking to clinch.
Pershiki swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pershiki blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Rutten closes the distance but Pershiki moves to the side
and Pershiki counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick
and Pershiki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten moves to clinch but Pershiki breaks away
and Pershiki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pershiki avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Pershiki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pershiki misses with a wild body shot.
Pershiki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Pershiki counters with a big right hand! Oh Rutten is in trouble here! Pershiki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullervo Pershiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith leaves Taputtaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taputtaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Taputtaja misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taputtaja!
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Taputtaja.
Taputtaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith looking to control but Taputtaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taputtaja looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Taputtaja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to stick to Taputtaja's back but Taputtaja is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taputtaja.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Taputtaja from controlling successfully.
Taputtaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taputtaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taputtaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taputtaja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Taputtaja dominating with strikes here.
Taputtaja with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Taputtaja smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taputtaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Taputtaja smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith has left one of his arms exposed and Taputtaja doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Smith screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tauno Taputtaja!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova comes into the arena with In a Heartbeat blaring out of the sound system. Soz Sztrova had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Moon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big head kick from Sztrova and Moon is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Harry Moon has been cut.
Sztrova trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sztrova defends well.
Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sztrova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sztrova is aware though and is defending well.
Moon working for a triangle but Sztrova defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sztrova wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sztrova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Sztrova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sztrova has managed to get both his arms back between Moon's legs - danger averted.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Sztrova from controlling successfully.
Sztrova pushing down on Moon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sztrova trying to control from half guard but Moon is working away.
Sztrova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well.
Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moon looks gassed!
Moon taking some punishment here, with Sztrova in his half guard.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sztrova pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sztrova wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sztrova is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sztrova pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sztrova frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sztrova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sztrova with the ground and pound from mount.
Sztrova is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sztrova tries to control but Moon wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sztrova has a good base and remains in mount.
Sztrova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sztrova looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sztrova has a good base and remains in mount.
Sztrova mounts Moon! Really nice guard pass there!
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sztrova has a good base and remains in mount.
Sztrova is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Moon is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soz Sztrova!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salocin Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson's entrance music is Remember the Name by Fort Minor. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salocin Zerep!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerep wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zerep tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zerep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson throws a low kick but Zerep moves out of range easily.
Zerep instigates a clinch.
Peterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zerep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zerep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zerep lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Zerep.
Zerep is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peterson goes for a takedown attempt but Zerep pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zerep swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zerep swivels and escapes.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Zerep shows good takedown defense.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerep but Zerep pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zerep as he avoids it easily.
Zerep dips to his left and cracks Peterson with an uppercut!
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Zerep sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zerep lands a left and a right that send Peterson crashing to the mat, dazed. Zerep thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Peterson is rocked!
Zerep closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zerep has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Zerep.
Zerep lands a body punch.
Zerep is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerep drops Peterson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Peterson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Zerep.
A short left from Zerep.
A right handed body shot lands from Zerep.
Zerep cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Zerep lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zerep makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zerep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Zerep is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zerep holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zerep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zerep gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zerep.
Zerep unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peterson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zerep is unloading with more strikes now! Peterson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salocin Zerep!
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